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Demetra Overton

Slice and Bake Sugar Cookies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 dozen cookies
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 tablespoons 6 ounces soft unsalted butter
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Beat the soft butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined, scrape down the sides of the bowl and continue beating for 1 minute
  3. Mix flour, baking powder and salt together and add them to the butter/egg mixture
  4. Shape into a log about 1 and 1/2 inches in diameter and wrap in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes or up to 5 days
  5. When ready to bake heat your oven to 375 degrees
  6. Slice into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch slices depending on how large you want the cookies, and place 1 inch apart on a parchment lined baking sheet
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cookies are lightly browned